Match report
Novara Defeats Cesena 1-0 in Serie B Clash
Novara
1–0
FT
Cesena
Mar 30, 2018
Novara triumphed over Cesena with a narrow 1-0 victory in their Serie B clash on 2018-03-30. The game remained scoreless until the 81st minute when R. Maniero netted the decisive goal, assisted by Ronaldo Pompeu, securing a crucial three points for Novara.
Key Facts
- • Novara defeated Cesena 1-0
- • Goal scored by R. Maniero (81st minute, assisted by Ronaldo Pompeu)
- • G. Puşcaş (Novara) and G. Scognamiglio (Cesena) received yellow cards
- • Novara made three substitutions: D. Sciaudone, Francesco Di Mariano, and M. Seck
- • Cesena made three substitutions: M. Fedele, Tomasz Kupisz, and Andrea Schiavone
Lineups
Novara
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 L. Montipò (G)
- 27 M. Calderoni (D)
- 3 D. Del Fabro (D)
- 8 M. Chiosa (D)
- 31 P. Golubović (D)
- 5 F. Casarini (M)
- 9 D. Sciaudone (M)
- 20 Ronaldo (M)
- 23 M. Moscati (M)
- 19 G. Puşcaş (F)
- 11 F. Di Mariano (F)
Substitutes
- 30 R. Maniero
- 2 M. Troest
- 17 M. Seck
- 32 D. Bove
- 10 F. Macheda
- 12 S. Farelli
- 21 Andrea Orlandi
- 22 E. Benedettini
- 24 L. Dickmann
- 18 A. Lukanović
Cesena
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 33 A. Fulignati (G)
- 16 A. Esposito (D)
- 2 R. Perticone (D)
- 29 G. Scognamiglio (D)
- 18 I. Donkor (D)
- 20 T. Kupisz (F)
- 5 K. Laribi (M)
- 27 G. Di Noia (M)
- 8 A. Schiavone (M)
- 30 L. Jallow (F)
- 14 N. Dalmonte (F)
Substitutes
- 17 M. Fedele
- 9 C. Chiricò
- 10 D. Cacia
- 1 F. Agliardi
- 4 E. Cascione
- 6 F. Eguelfi
- 7 N. Fazzi
- 11 G. Moncini
- 13 E. Suagher
- 22 R. Melgrati
- 24 A. Vita
- 32 S. Emmanuello
Timeline
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26' Novara Card · Yellow CardG. Puşcaş
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34' Cesena Card · Yellow CardG. Scognamiglio
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63' Novara subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Sciaudone · On: R. Maniero
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79' Cesena subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Di Noia · On: M. Fedele
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81' Novara Goal · Normal GoalR. Maniero · Assist: Ronaldo Pompeu
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82' Cesena subst · Substitution 2Off: Tomasz Kupisz · On: C. Chiricò
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82' Cesena subst · Substitution 3Off: Andrea Schiavone · On: D. Cacia
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86' Novara subst · Substitution 2Off: Francesco Di Mariano · On: M. Troest
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89' Novara subst · Substitution 3Off: Ronaldo Pompeu · On: M. Seck
Match Stats
| Stat | Novara | Cesena |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 9 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 5 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match took a decisive turn in the 81st minute when R. Maniero scored the only goal of the game, assisted by Ronaldo Pompeu, giving Novara the lead
- ▸ Cesena tried to respond with three quick substitutions in the 82nd minute but failed to equalize, leaving Novara as the victors in the Serie B match